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July 4th 2022

The City of Milwaukee's Fourth of July Festivities - Friday, July 4th 2025 

Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events throughout the city, a tradition dating back to 1911. In 2025, Milwaukee will once again celebrate this great American holiday with parades, picnics, games, talent contests, fireworks and more!

 

The Milwaukee Fourth of July Commission has selected the 2025 Theme: 

Joining Hands in Unity


PLEASE CELEBRATE SAFELY - REMEMBER THAT FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE


Below are the parks that are participating in 2025's 4th of July Celebrations by hosting daytime activities, holding parades and having official City of Milwaukee fireworks displays. You may click on the individual park name to view their official program, once they are available.

2025 PARKS

Daytime Activities Parade  Fireworks

Alcott Park (11th Ald. District)

3751 S 97th ST

YES YES YES

Enderis Playfield (10th Ald. District)

2978 N 72nd ST

YES YES No

Gordon Park (3rd Ald. District)

2828 N HUMBOLDT BLVD

YES YES YES

Humboldt Park (14th Ald. District)

3000 S HOWELL AVE

YES YES YES

Jackson Park (8th Ald. District)

3500 W FOREST HOME AVE

No No YES

King Center (4th Ald. District)

1531 W VLIET ST

YES No No

Lake Park (3rd Ald. District)

3233 E KENWOOD BLVD

YES YES YES

Lincoln Park (1st Ald. District)

1301 W HAMPTON AVE

No No YES

Mitchell Park (8th Ald. District)

524 S LAYTON BLVD

YES YES No

Washington Park (15th Ald. District)

1859 N 40th ST

No No YES

Wilson Park (13th Ald. District)

1601 W HOWARD AVE

YES YES YES

 

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Contact Us

809 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3617  

Phone Number  414-286-8833

City of Milwaukee Department of City Development Commissioner Lafayette L Crump  

Commissioner

Lafayette L. Crump

Biography

Phone Number  414-286-5800

Fax Number 414-286-5467


4th of July Commissioners (2025)

  • Cheryl Cieciwa, Chair
  • Madison Goldbeck
  • Judith Kohnlein
  • Patrick Koszuta
  • Naomi Miller, Vice Chair
  • Linda Zellmer, Secretary

2025 Meeting Dates

  • February 20th - Rescheduled for 3/20
  • March 20th - Rescheduled for 4/3
  • April 3rd - 3 pm - Virtual
  • May 15th - Rescheduled for 6/10
  • June 10th - 3 pm - Virtual
  • September 18th - 3 pm - Virtual
  • November 20th - 3 pm - Virtual

If you would be interested in serving on the 4th of July Commission, and would like to be considered for any vacant seats, please CLICK HERE to fill out the form for Mayoral Appointments. 


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Milwaukee's 4th of July Celebration would not be possible without the support and cooperation of Milwaukee County Parks. Additional support provided by Milwaukee Public Schools recreation division.

Follow these parks on Facebook for updates! 

Humboldt Park

Lake Park

Jackson Park

Mitchell Park

Wilson

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